“Great timing, great balance,” Chris Evert hilariously compliments Carlos Alcaraz’s form when he obliterated his racket

Chris Evert sarcastically praised Carlos Alcaraz's technique during his angry outburst at the Cincinnati Open.

“Great timing, great balance,” Chris Evert hilariously compliments Carlos Alcaraz’s form when he obliterated his racket

Chris Evert on Carlos Alcaraz's racket smash (images via Imago)

Carlos Alcaraz’s racket smash in his match against Gael Monfils in Cincinnati has gone viral. The youngster, who has been known for composure and maturity, received backlash for his actions.

Some professional tennis players like Corentin Moutet and Nick Kyrgios reacted to the incident too, taking a dig at the supposedly hypocritical fans who would’ve vilified them had they been in Alcaraz’s position. Former American pro Chris Evert also reacted to the incident, though she chose to see the lighter side of things by complimenting the 21-year-old’s perfect form during his outburst.

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you’re right! Great timing, Great balance, Great guy!
Chris Evert said on X

Evert was responding to a social media post that highlighted how Alcaraz’s technique while smashing the racket was near perfect with the weight transfer from his legs and the grace with which he did it.

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Chris Evert advocates for the inclusion of video reviews in tennis

On August 16 in Cincinnati, a controversial finish to a tennis match raised questions about the need for the sport to have video reviews and replay systems. Felix Auger-Aliassime was down a match point when Jack Draper hit a shot that bounced twice on his side before crossing the net. However, the point stood, giving Draper the win and passage into the quarterfinals. 

Chris Evert (image via Imago)

Chris Evert was one of the many players past and present who weighed in on the subject. She lamented the controversy, especially since it was at a crucial point in the match.

ugh, and such a crucial point in this match…

Chris Evert said on X

She re-shared a post advocating for the inclusion of a video review system in tennis, a process that already exists in several major international sports, including soccer.

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